weekly jazz jam in norwich

come and join us on a monday evening

Jazz music

A type of music of Black American origin characterised by improvisation, syncopation, and a regular rhythm

jam session

Bring your own instruments and join the house band for some jazz tunes

Fat Cat & Canary

The place to be for real ales, delicious roasts, live music and great company

Friendly & enjoyable

Our jazz evenings are friendly and informal with a supportive audience, welcoming both young and old

Throughout the world jazz is played and enjoyed by many, and we are no different in Norwich. So we provide this opportunity for all lovers of jazz music in and around the city to meet up each and every Monday for a wonderful evening of jazz at the Fat Cat & Canary.

Enjoy an evening of jazz music

with a selection of fine beers and good company

Don't be shy, come along next Monday and join us

Each and every Monday you will find a gathering of musicians who enjoy listening and playing jazz music come together for a wonderful evening of jazz at the Fat Cat & Canary on Thorpe Road in Norwich.We have three members in the house band, including some who are well acquainted with the music scene in East Anglia and will be familiar faces to many of you.A friendly warm welcome awaits you whether you plan to play or just listen. If the former, please bring your own instruments and give some thought in advance as to your chosen songs, and bring along four copies of the music & chord charts, or lyrics if you are a singer, so that we can help you gain the most from your evening.

The next jazz jam is ...

Join some of Norfolk’s finest jazz musicians including Lee Vasey on guitar, Ian Hireson on bass and Matt Furness on drums every Monday at the Fat Cat & Canary on Thorpe Road for Norwich’s finest Read more about Jazz Jam[…]

You are invited to join us whether you play the trumpet, saxophone, guitar or the violin. Everyone is welcome, both young and old whether you are an experienced musician or just a beginner, to share in the love of jazz and swing.

No charge is made, but we do ask you to enjoy some refreshments from the bar whilst there, and don't worry, if you prefer to just listen with family or friends over a drink that's fine too!